Patience Is Key: Massive Reactions as Woman Who Searched for Jobs for 5 Years Finally Gets Employed
- A proud online user shared the good news of her mom securing a new job after searching for five years
- With finding a job being so challenging in Mzansi, many users could identify with the happy moment
- The inspiring tweet has gone viral with over 11,600 likes and congratulatory comments from users
PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed!
A young woman @Neliswa_Manesh8 shared a heart-warming post about her mom starting a new job this week after years of looking for employment.
Source: Getty Images
The unemployment rate in South Africa is alarmingly high, posing great stress on any job seeker, and so it was no wonder that Saffas delighted in Neliswa’s joy when she shared the good news.
Her post which has over 11,600 likes reads:
“My mom is starting a new job today after 5 years of searching.”
PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates!
Online users reacted with messages of congratulations under the inspiring post:
@Ori_Debig_Beats said:
“Congratulations to her.”
@Mikhizo commented:
“My dad just went on pension. He is doing his 2nd year kwiLaw. Congratulations to Mommy bakithi.”
@TheProperFiona reacted:
“Wow! Truly inspiring.”
@DakshaGm wrote:
“Congratulations to her. Her perseverance has paid off and let this be a lesson for us all... especially the young and restless where instant gratification is all they do know. May mom grow from strength to strength from here on.”
@Mpoomeh8 replied:
“Congratulations to your mom.... As a mom myself who's been searching for the past 5 years, also I know how hard it can get.”
@MalumeZA_ said:
“Great stuff! Kudos to your moms for not giving up. #Mbokodo
@KingTinqoh reacted:
“Congratulations ku mamzo.”
@CocoSequel commented:
“Siyambongela uMah!! Umsebenzi wakhe umphathe kahle!”
@BesterDominique responded:
“A winning family.”
@nandira_zuri said:
“Congratulations to the Queen.”
@Ntsiki22289826 commented:
“God you are worthy of all praise. You should thank God.”
Man left job and moved to Canada
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported how a Nigerian man quit his job, moved permanently to Canada with his wife and kids.
Tobi said that on arrival in Canada, he got a contract job but lost it after 3 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. He was out of a job for 5 months after several unsuccessful work applications.
Tobi eventually landed a new role with Canadian Railway Corporation, a job he has now been doing for a year.
Source: Legit.ng
Joseph Omotayo (HOD Human-Interest) Joseph Omotayo has been writing for the human interest desk since 2019 and is currently the head of the desk. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. He once worked for Afridiaspora, OlisaTV & CLR. He is a 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking fellow. He can be reached via: joseph.omotayo@corp.legit.ng.
Khadijah Thabit (Copyeditor) Khadijah Thabit is an editor with over 3 years of experience editing and managing contents such as articles, blogs, newsletters and social leads. She has a BA in English and Literary Studies from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Khadijah joined Legit.ng in September 2020 as a copyeditor and proofreader for the Human Interest, Current Affairs, Business, Sports and PR desks. As a grammar police, she develops her skills by reading novels and dictionaries. Email: khadeeejathabit@gmail.com
